Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 1, 2025 · Entertainment

The Real Reason Lady Gaga Wasn't at the $20 Million Bezos-Sanchez Wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot last week during a $20 million Venetian wedding attended by a slew of stars... but one A-lister was notably missing: Lady Gaga

The most anticipated wedding of the century has finally taken place, and we've got all the tea on what went down! Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, and his lovely Lauren Sanchez, a former journalist, tied the knot in an extravagant $20 million Venetian wedding extravaganza, attended by a star-studded guest list. But amidst the glamour and celebration, there was one notable absence: Lady Gaga!

Rumors had been swirling that Mother Monster herself would be performing at the three-day affair, but alas, it was not meant to be. And now, we know why! According to an insider speaking with The Scholarly Note, there was no clash over money - no, Lady Gaga didn't ask for a whopping $6 million to get on stage (although that would've been a steal, if you ask me!). In fact, it seems the singer never even had a serious offer on the table.

"Never has there been a moment where [Gaga] had a real deal to perform at Jeff Bezos's wedding," our source revealed. "Gaga gets offers every second and she would have considered Jeff's wedding, but nothing was ever realistic and offered. Any monetary option never got to the point of being serious."

Ahead of the Amazon founder and former journalist's three-day nuptials, it was rumored that the singer, 39, was going to perform at the lavish affair but she wasn't there

So why didn't Gaga make an appearance? Simple: it just wasn't meant to be! The billionaire couple had their hearts set on a different kind of entertainment - DJ Cassidy spinning beats for the reception, if you can believe it!

Meanwhile, the wedding guest list was truly fit for royalty, featuring A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Ivanka Trump, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gayle King, and Oprah - just to name a few! The celebrations spanned three days, with multiple dazzling events taking place in various iconic locations throughout Venice. Talk about going out with a bang!

Lauren Sanchez, looking absolutely stunning in her Dolce & Gabbana gown, walked down the aisle on San Giorgio Maggiore island, accompanied by Bezos's dashing black tuxedo (because who needs flashy when you're Jeff Bezos, am I right?). The whole shebang reportedly set them back a cool $20 million - but honestly, it was worth every penny!

They claimed that there was never a serious offer for her to perform at the wedding, and had Bezos, 61, and Sanchez, 55, wanted her there, a deal would have certainly been made

The Scholarly Note has reached out to Gaga and Bezos's reps for comment, but so far, no word. Perhaps they're just too busy basking in the glow of their romantic getaway...

The insider added that the billionaire couple had 'endless options' and 'ideas' for their wedding and simply opted to go in a different direction